Part 6EQUIPMENT OF BUSH FIRES BRIGADES

PART 6—EQUIPMENT OF BUSH FIRES BRIGADES 6.1 Policies of local government The local government may make policies under which it— (a) provides funding for the purchase of protective clothing, equipment and appliances for bush fire brigades; and (b) keeps bush fire brigades informed of opportunities for funding from other bodies. 6.2 Equipment in brigade area The bush fire brigade is to report to the local government the nature, quantity and quality of all protective clothing, equipment and appliances of the bush fire brigade on an annual basis at a date determined by the local government. 6.3 Funding from local government budget A request to the local government from the bush fire brigade for funding of protective clothing, equipment or appliance needs is to be received by the local government by a date advised by the CEO or delegate of the CEO, for consideration in the next following local government budget. 6.4 Consideration in the local government budget The local government— (a) may approve or refuse an application for funding depending upon the assessment of budget priorities for the year in question; and (b) shall advise the bush fire brigade of the final outcome of their individual requests for funding within a reasonable time frame. ————